Find the monitor's documentation
Look up the exact model number printed on the monitor, including its suffix. Find the mounting section of the manufacturer's manual. Do not assume another display in the same series uses the same attachment.
The mounting pattern describes the spacing between hole centers, usually in millimeters. A pattern written as 100 × 100 mm means 100 mm horizontally and 100 mm vertically. Measure center to center, not between the outer edges of the holes.
Record more than the pattern
Write down the required screw specification, permitted screw engagement, any adapter requirement, and the position of the holes relative to recesses or plastic covers. These details should come from the monitor and mount instructions. Do not choose fasteners by appearance alone.
If your monitor does not expose a supported mounting interface, check whether its manufacturer offers an approved adapter. A clamp-around bracket can introduce its own load and fit requirements and should not be treated as a universal substitute.
Use the pattern as one filter
Matching the pattern narrows the list of possible mounts. It does not establish the load capacity, tilt behavior, cable clearance, or desktop suitability. Carry the exact model and its stand-free weight into the next check.
A useful purchase note might read: 'Pattern confirmed in manual; recess clearance still unconfirmed.' That is more actionable than marking the whole monitor compatible. Keep each uncertainty visible until the relevant manufacturer information resolves it.
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